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How does this happen? This means your non-science GPA would have to be 2.4ish....
That'll raise red flags - but then again, maybe that's why you're doing post-bacc classes.
Not carrying. Hating where I went to school. That was a long time ago.
My post bacc GPA is like 3.995.
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I just meant that it was confusing... that's a WIDE disparity:
3.7 sci vs 2.4 non-sci
It's good that your post-bacc is much higher. have you been taking a lot of non-sci?
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Between your MCAT success and doing well in graduate-level courses it looks like you have proven your ability to handle difficult science classes.
It will all come down to how you explain your poor early ugrad performance, and more importantly what you've learned and how you've grown.
It all depends on your ECs, letters of rec, essays, and interviews, but if you apply broadly I think you actually have a decent shot. That MCAT may just be your saving grace.
It will all come down to how you explain your poor early ugrad performance, and more importantly what you've learned and how you've grown.
It all depends on your ECs, letters of rec, essays, and interviews, but if you apply broadly I think you actually have a decent shot. That MCAT may just be your saving grace.
No, just a lot of sciences. Someone suggested that I take a bunch of easy undergrad courses this summer to further improve my cGPA.
The post bacc offer I have is from an SMP. No preference in admission.
I thought my URM status and MCAT, combined with fair ECs, will be enough.
I chatted with an admissions dean recently. They told me that my undergrad (Columbia) grades from a long time ago will have little effect on my current app based on my MCAT & URM status and that I will clear their screens and likely get an interview based on my background and work experience.
Then I guess it sounds like you'll be ok based on what you've already accomplished (and being URM). Maybe entering into a new SMP program may be more productive, but it'll probably cost a lot and there is no guarantee
